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Luna 3
The mission that revealed the Moon's hidden side.
Mission Overview
Luna 3 circled the Moon and took the first-ever photographs of the lunar far side, which had never been seen by human eyes.
Learning from History
"The photos revealed that the far side was surprisingly different, lacking the large "seas" (maria) found on the near side."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Country | USSR |
| Type | Lunar Probe |
| Destination | Moon |
| Status | Unknown |
| Rocket | Luna Rocket |